At a glance
Reported students
1,428
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
105
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island high enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 61 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Cumberland High School: 1,428 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Cumberland High School
Cumberland High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cumberland. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Cumberland. NCES reports 1,428 students for 2024–25.
Among 61 high schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 688 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 18 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cumberland High School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 105 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic17%
- Black4.1%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
18 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cumberland
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Cumberland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
643 reported students
Community School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
545 reported students
Joseph L. McCourt MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
482 reported students
Ashton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
429 reported students
Garvin Memorial
Elementary · Grades KG–05
422 reported students
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Public schools near Cumberland High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School High · Lincoln | 09–12 | 973 | 2 mi |
| Woonsocket Career an Tech Ctr. High · Woonsocket | 09–12 | — | 3.3 mi |
| Woonsocket High School High · Woonsocket | 09–12 | 1,646 | 3.3 mi |
| Davies Career-Tech High School High · Davies Career and Tech | 09–12 | 898 | 4.3 mi |
| BEACON Charter School High · Charter · Beacon Charter School | 09–12 | 203 | 4.3 mi |
| North Smitfield HS High · North Smithfield | 09–12 | 532 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cumberland High School
What grades does Cumberland High School serve?
Cumberland High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cumberland.
How many students attend Cumberland High School?
Cumberland High School reported 1,428 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 61 Rhode Island high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,478 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cumberland High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,428 students and 105 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cumberland High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cumberland High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cumberland attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cumberland High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cumberland High School in?
Cumberland High School is part of Cumberland, based in Cumberland, RI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cumberland High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Senior High School (2 mi), Woonsocket Career an Tech Ctr. (3.3 mi), Woonsocket High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.